A Meal We Love: $5 Ramen Nights

The college staples graduates to new heights at Lakewood's Yuzu.

Apart from the price, this comforting dish at Yuzu has little in common with the crunchy, college staple. Come to the Lakewood restaurant on Thursday, when a five-spot buys you a bowl swimming with tender Ohio City Pasta ramen noodles, hearty vegetables such as zucchini, cauliflower, corn and green onions and an oh-so runny soft-boiled egg. Carnivores can even opt for a seasoned beef version. The seaweed and sesame oil broth brings it all together with a rich and smoky flavor that will have you slurping up every last penny’s worth. 13603 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 440-799-8343, yuzulakewood.com